If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is reciprocated could be as intense and obsessive as the love we feel when it is not; then marriages would be truly made in heaven. Ben Elton feelheavenintense Change image and share on social
The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. Gene Roddenberry abilitycivilizationfight Change image and share on social
The more I see of deer, the more I admire them as mountaineers. They make their way into the heart of the roughest solitudes with smooth reserve of strength, through dense belts of brush and forest encumbered with fallen trees and boulder piles, across canons, roaring streams, and snow-fields, ever showing forth beauty and courage. John Muir admirebeautybelt share on social
I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time. Anna Freud confidencestrengthtime Change image and share on social
Feminine force is that inner strength, that power, that will to face down any negative circumstances in life and defeat them. Georgette Mosbacher circumstancedefeatface Change image and share on social
But after this natural burst of indignation, no man of sense, courage, or prudence will waste his time or his strength in retrospective reproaches or repinings. Robert Peel burstcourageindignation Change image and share on social
When you surround yourself with like-minded athletes who are all going through the same thing as you, it gives you more drive and strength to get through those moments when you don't want to do it any more, when you think it's hard. Jessica Fox athletedrivehard share on social
It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves. Dietrich Bonhoeffer alternativebringcharacteristic share on social
I asked my designer friend, Sam Klemick, to make a headdress for me, drawing inspiration from 1920s headpieces, Athena and Joan of Arc. Before each show, I have this quiet meditative moment where I put the headdress on and gather my thoughts and strength. Sydney Wayser 1920sarcask share on social
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius eventfindmind Change image and share on social